Illinois affected by a record number of billion-dollar climate disasters in 2024, mostly severe storms
12 events cost the state a total of nearly $4 billion in damages — 9...
Investigations
A fragile haven: Venezuelan migrants face violence and uncertainty at Chicago housing complex
Migrants fleeing violence in Latin America are finding violence and fear of mass deportations under...
Purple Heart medal’s owner identified as ‘a man’s man’ who fought in WWII
A WWII veteran's sons hope to give his long-lost Purple Heart medal to his grandson,...
‘Troubled’ Housing Authority of Cook County spent more than $60,000 at Six Flags
Hundreds of Housing Authority of Cook County employees and their families went to Six Flags...
Corruption has burdened Illinois since its earliest days. But change is possible. Here’s how.
Illinois' culture of corruption may leave many feeling hopeless. But elected officials, from Gov. JB...
Our culture of corruption: Read the series on Illinois’ notorious political legacy
What makes Illinois so corrupt? Tribune explores and attempts to explain why corruption continues to...
Paper tigers: Intentionally weak government oversight gives Illinois public officials cover for corruption
A key factor in Illinois’ pervasive political corruption is weak oversight that prevents meaningful accountability...
Criminally charged health care providers keep working unrestricted as state action lags
Illinois health care workers charged with serious crimes were allowed to keep caring for patients...
EPA watchdog: Undeserving Florida getting millions for lead pipe replacement while Illinois, other states have bigger needs
Florida is on track to collect nearly $1 billion in federal funds it doesn’t deserve...
Illinois’ weak lobbying laws help sustain culture of corruption
The cozy relationship between lawmakers and lobbyists, coupled with some of the flimsiest regulations in...